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Brown Ambition

By Mandi Woodruff and Tiffany Aliche

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Brown Ambition is a weekly podcast about juggling life, career, and building wealth on your own terms. Your hosts are Mandi Woodruff, executive editor of MagnifyMoney.com and former personal finance reporter for Yahoo Finance, and Tiffany "The Budgetnista" Aliche, an award-winning financial educator and best-selling author of "The One-Week Budget."

Today's show is all about YOU, our lovely listeners. We're shaking up our mail bag and answering your burning money and career questions. Have a question? Hit us up at brownambitionpodcast.com. We're having a special guest soon to talk...

A packed show, per usual! First up, we have some REAL TALK about insurance. It's that thing we all know we need but don't really talk about it until it's too late. We'll explain the basics of life insurance and offer tips on how to shop and compare...

Do you know someone with an inspiring money or career story who would be a good guest for the show? Hit us up at browmabitionpodcast@gmail.com. Happy Brown Ambition Wednesday! On today's show: Black Panther won the weekend and we are still...

Thanks to everyone who's completed our listener survey! There's still time for you to take it here: https://goo.gl/forms/0nM2A9rv7JMDLKA63 On today's show: We debate the merits of homeownership in today's housing market. Are we making the...

CleanEp. 114 — What to Do When the Stock Market Drops and Everyone is Freaking Out

Happy Brown Ambition Wednesday! Show us the love by taking this SHORT 2-min survey so we can get to know our listeners better. On today's show: Mandi's got some BIG news...and does the one thing she said she never thought she'd do in New...

This episode originally aired in September 2017. Thanks for your support as Tiffany is recovering from surgery (all is well! Just needs a little R&R!). Feel free to shoot her a get well message @theBApodcast or on Facebook on the Brown Ambition...

On today's show, we take a question from listener Kim, who wants to know: Do you really need to put down 20% on a house? Send us your money and career questions at brownambitionpodcast.com! Also on the show: BofA drops its free checking...

Have a question for us on finances or your career? Hit us up at brownambitionpodcast.com! You can remain anonymous, just let us know when you leave our question. On today's show: Yes, we address the S**thole comment, with a focus on some...

2018 is well underway and Brown Ambition is back! On today's show: Golden Globes: Queen O rocks the world with her speech on female empowerment; celebs walk the red carpet in black alongside activists like #MeToo movement founder Tarana Burke...

Happy New Year to all! Brown Ambition returns with fresh episodes (and a special NET WORTH edition!) on January 9. In the meantime, we are re-airing our most popular episode of 2017 — our interview with our favorite money and career expert,...

Happy holidays, BA Fam! This is our last show for 2017 but we will be BACK with fresh new episodes starting Jan. 10! On the Brown Ambition menu for this week... Holiday anxiety Work gripes when tools don't work Tiffany's having The Big Talk with her...

Hey BA Fam! We hope you're not going too crazy with all the holiday hoopla. We're all on our grind at work so we can take a few days off to spend with family but remember to take some deep breaths, take it one day at a time, and be kind to...

On today's show: Tax reform breakdown! Because #@$* is getting real and we should all get woke about what our lawmakers are cooking up over there in DC and how it will impact our lives. Listener "Mrs. Newlywed" has a question about managing her...

On today's show: Tiffany's epic travels continue We talk Black Friday don'ts Anonymous listener "Shonda" wants to know whether or not she should move forward with a voluntary repossession of her car. Check out more episodes at...

One of our all-star guests is back on the show! Patrice Washington, America's money maven, author, speaker and new podcast host joins us to talk about the last two years. She gets real about the moment in her kitchen that changed the trajectory of her..

Happy Brown Ambition Wednesday! On today's show... We take some of your burning credit card questions and reveal the little known truth about those free credit scores that so many sites and credit cards offer these days. As promised, here's the...

Happy 100th episode BA fam! Help us celebrate by leaving us a review on iTunes! xx On today's show, we talk about the sneaky little secret Mandi has been keeping. She's a cash hoarder! And it's finally time to start thinking beyond the basic savings...

Watching the latest sexual harassment bombshell unfold, this time in the face of media mogul Harvey Weinstein, has been another opportunity to reflect on the enormous courage it takes to speak up and speak out against harassment. We also cover...

Our hearts are with the victims of the senseless attack in Las Vegas, as well as our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico still struggling in the wake of hurricane Maria. We talk a bit about these tragedies on today's show and wanted to point out some ways..

It's a packed show, per usual! We address the NFL/Trump drama, cover an unexpected bump in the road for Tiffany and Superman's home purchase, and talk about the pros and cons of cooking in bulk (Hey - it's not for everyone). We also address a...

On today's show: -What can you do to protect your identity after the MASSIVE Equifax data breach? We've got you covered! As mentioned on the show, check out the MagnifyMoney Guide to Credit Monitoring and Identity Theft Protection and our tips on what..

Sorry, Tuesday, Brown Ambition has found a new bae call Wednesday! Beginning Wednesday, Sept. 13 catch new episodes of Brown Ambition every Wednesday! Sorry in advance for all the bad hump day jokes... Brownambitionpodcast.com

ATTENTION BA FAM: Beginning Sept. 13, Brown Ambition will be airing on Wednesday mornings! We are giving you a heads up so we don't catch anyone by surprise. Enjoy the show! As ever, please send us a note at brownambitionpodcast.com. And while...

If there's one thing we've taken away from the past weekend's sad events in Charlottesville, it's the need to continue to call it like we see it — whether that "it" is racism, bigotry, sexism, terrorism, or any targeted attack on a certain...

Evita Robinson, Founder of the Nomadness Travel Tribe, joins the show to talk about how she created the company from scratch at the forefront of the black millennial travel movement, her plans to grow and how she deals with her competitors. ...

Another packed show, BA Fam! We wish you all a happy Black Women's Equal Pay Day. Check out this report by the Economic Policy Institute on the gender/racial pay gap that is effecting women of color in the U.S. — and some myths about why...

Welcome back, BA Fam! On today's show, we swap medical billing nightmares and take a question from listener Latoya who says she was pursued for a medical debt she didn't owe. We offer tips on how to fight back when debts appear on your credit report...

On today's show... Tiffany does a quick debrief on Jay Z's 4:44 album and the financial lessons hidden in the lyrics... Mandi recaps her visit to the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C. Tiffany gives us a...

We are BACK with a packed show. On the agenda for today: Tiffany reveals how she got $18k of her student loan debt *POOF* forgiven! And we are spinning off this segment into an entire show dedicated to student loan debt. That means we need YOU to send..

In September 2011, Evita "Evie" Robinson created the Nomadness Travel Tribe, "an online social community for travelers all around the planet, who have the similarity of an urban background and were looking for likeminded travelers to connect with...

Throughout her entire career in the banking industry, Marsha Barnes was always a diligent saver. But she never understood what she was saving for until two years ago. It was then that she decided to launch The Finance Bar, a startup mobile —...

CleanEp. 83: Ask The Money Coach! How to Rock Your Salary Negotiation ... And What Really Happens When Your Kid Loses a $50K College Scholarship?

This episode has it all! We are joined by our favorite money and career expert, Lynette Khalfani-Cox aka "The Money Coach". Lynette went from a career as a journalist to an entrepreneur commanding $12,500 speaking fees, authoring over a...

Our hearts are with the families and victims of last night's attack at an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester. Spread a little love in the world today, BA fam — we could all use some! -- Want to ask a question or share a story with us?...

As mentioned on the show, check out these helpful resources to find about more about student loan refi options: MagnifyMoney Loan consolidation vs. refinancing Curious about opening an FSA? Check out these explainers. What's...

We're back! If you're new to the show and want to show your support, we would so appreciate it if you could leave us a review on iTunes. It gives us a huge boost and helps others find the show! Yours in brown ambition, Mandi & Tiffany

CleanEp. 78 — The Honeymoon's Over, We are Debunking Co-Signing Myths, Plus Blavity.com's Morgan DeBaun is Back on the Show!

Thanks for letting us take a mini hiatus, BA Fam! We are back with a packed show. So. Much. Has. Happened! Serena's preggo? Bill O'Reilly is out of a job? Shea Moisture lost their damn minds? We cover it all. And today's reader question...

CleanEp. 77 — How TIffany Went From $300k In Debt and a Foreclosure to Running a Six-Figure Business

This is our last episode before we take a brief hiatus so that Mandi can enjoy her honeymoon! We will be back the week of May 8 with a brand new episode! In the meantime, we are going out with a bang. On this episode, we're cleaning out our...

You know how family sit coms used to always do one "wedding episode" and the entire thing revolved around all the drama surrounding the Big Day? After a year of planning, our girl Mandi is FINALLY tied the knot April 7 in Savannah. Tiffany was there...

CleanEp. 75 — Sister Act: How Miko & Titi Branch Built Miss Jessie's into One of the Biggest Brands in Natural Hair Care

*Today's show is dedicated to Titi Branch — a phenomenal woman, entrepreneur, and sister. We love and thank you for every contribution you made toward helping women embrace their natural beauty.* Miko Branch, the phenomenal cofounder of Miss...

Is it possible to save TOO much? And should you quit your job if you've got a shot at getting your student loans forgiven if you stick it out? We're answering your questions today on BA. If you have a question on life, money or career, hit us up at...

On today's show, an EXCITING update on Tiffany's real estate adventure. -How she found her dream home (and what she's doing to make sure the deal goes through!) -The strategy she's using to become a homeowner once again after facing a...

CleanEp. 68 — #AlternativeFacts "When Debts Are Sold...Do I Still Have to Pay?"

It's a Mad World, y'all. We couldn't start our show today without acknowledging the troubling events of the last few days. We eventually get down to business and take reader Angelique's question on sold off debt. "When a lender sells my...

Have you dumped your big bank yet? On today's show, we've got a super special guest: Lisa Servon, author of the new book "The Unbanking of America: How the New Middle Class Survives" joins us for a conversation about how payday lenders and...

So much to cover, so little time! First of all, thank you for making January our biggest month for downloads yet! If you haven't, please take 2 minutes to leave us a review on iTunes. This is a HUGE factor in how many people are able to find our...

We've missed you and we're BACK BA Fam! On today's show: -Find out how Mandi booked a European honeymoon for FREE and Tiffany got her wedding dress for FREE. We are kind of killing this wedding planning thing, y'all. -All you need to know about...

Oh, prenups. On today's show, we are tackling this sticky taboo topic and telling y'all how to convince your partner to get on board with a prenup. Tiffany updates us on her real estate investment journey and spills ALL the details on how she...

We're back! And you do not want to miss this show, y'all. We just went international. On today's jam-packed show: -How to deal with the mania of Christmas and holiday shopping when you have kids -Mandi reveals the BEST travel rewards credit card...

We cover a LOT of ground today, BA Fam. You do not want to miss this ep! Here's just a sample: -Mandi spills the beans on how she and fiance boo saved a bundle on their new car AND got an amazingly low auto loan rate....AND found a sweet...

Everyone knows investing is a key component of a healthy financial life....but how the heck are you supposed to get started when you A) have no idea what you're doing and B) can hardly make ends meet as it is? On today's show, we're joined by...

BA Fam -- You have asked for it and we are delivering! We want to answer your toughest questions on debt for an upcoming series on the podcast. Here are the topics we're covering: Relationships & Debt Paying off credit debt Debt vs. Savings...

This week on the podcast, we're cleaning out our inbox and answering YOUR biggest questions about money, careers and relationships. Tiffany shares the secret behind her relationship success...Hint: it starts with her closet! Can you...

Have you seen our new look? Check out the new BrownAmbitionPodcast.com! ---- On this week's show: BA Anniversary dinner recap! Tiffany and Mandi weigh in on the teacher from Georgia whose envelope-pushing ensembles have everyone...

Happy Anniversary, BA Fam! By now we hope you have checked out our newly redesigned website and are loving the fresh new look. We are so thrilled to be celebrating our 1-year anniversary. We couldn't have gotten here without YOU! Thanks for...

Happy Brown Ambition Tuesday! We've got a packed show for today: Buzzworthy: Lena Dunham. Why? Just why? The Black-Owned Bank Movement everyone's talking about Questions: What's the right amount to give at weddings? Do you really need...

We can hardly believe it, BA Fam...the Brown Ambition podcast is turning 1! To celebrate our pending anniversary, we're hosting an epic contest and treating a whole group of lucky listeners to a special evening with us — your hosts! Win a...

Today's guest needs no introduction but we gon' give her one anyway! Luvvie Ajayi has turned her hilarious pop culture blog AwesomelyLuvvie.com into a media sensation. For the last 13 years she bas been cracking up the Interwebs with her bitingly...

We can hardly believe it, BA Fam...the Brown Ambition podcast is turning 1! To celebrate our pending anniversary, we're hosting an epic contest and treating a whole group of lucky listeners to a special evening with us — your hosts! Win a...

Welcome Dream Catchers! If you're just finding the show, be sure to check out our Facebook page and take the time to leave us a review on iTunes. On today's show, we chat with Keona Harris, a Houston, Texas-based mother and entrepreneur....

On this week's episode.... We recap Michelle Obama's EPIC Democratic Convention speech. Watch it here or read the transcript here. Resources mentioned on this week's show: We tell a listener whether or not she should refinance her...

Just 7 years ago, Patrice C. Washington was scraping up all the change in her purse to buy baby formula for her newborn daughter. Now, Patrice is a best-selling author and founder and CEO of Seek Wisdom Find Wealth, a boutique...

Group hug everyone. We could all use one. Today's reader question: Should I refinance my car loan? Resources: How to get out of a bad car loan MagnifyMoney auto loan comparison tool Have a question for us? Send us an email at...

We LOVE getting your lovely e-mails and all the great feedback you have on the show. Please take the time to share the love in an iTunes review. It helps others find the show and we will love you forever for it! Now, down to bidness: Today on...

#LoveOrlando. To find out how you can help the victims of this senseless tragedy, check out this link. ************* We have a great question today from a single mom who's not happy with her paycheck. If you have a question, hit us up at...

We'd love to hear from you! Please send your financial and career questions to brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com. You can remain anonymous. And please leave us a review in the comments below. You might get a shoutout on the show!

Hey hey hey BA Fam. We are so lucky to have such greatlisteners.Please help us reach even more folks by leaving us areview oniTunes. It's a huge help and who knows? We might give youa shoutouton the show! Today on BA: -Malia goes to Harvard!...

In a week of highs and lows, we've got you covered BA Fam — from the tragic, shocking death of Prince, to Harriett Tubman's triumphant place on the new $20 bill to the earth-shattering debut of Beyonce's new visual...

26-year-old Morgan DeBaun has been a budding entrepreneur ever since she was a scrappy young tween peddling homemade candy to kids in her school cafeteria. Now, Morgan is the co-founder of Blavity.com, one of the fastest growing media...

Ever since she was a toddler, Adrienne Smith loved the game of football. She never considered it a career choice until she heard about the little-known world of women's tackle football in 2005. That's right. Tackle! This is not the...

CleanEp. 30 — What to do when you feel like an imposter in your own career

Brown Ambition is Dirty 30! Has it really been 30 episodes? Thank you SO much for your support. If you haven't yet, PLEASE leave us a review on iTunes! It's the best way for more folks to find their way to the BA Fam. On this week's show, we...

Happy Springtime BA Fam! Here's what we cover in this week's episode: -Zootopia: how this Disney flick manages to somehow have Black Lives Matter undertones while also being the funniest, heartwarmingest movie ever. -The...

We're baaaaack! On this week's episode, Tiffany shares everything you need to know about the launch of her Live Richer Academy (http://livericheracademy.com/). These are 7 online learn-as-you-go courses featuring experts Tiffany...

We're back with a brand new episode! Bear with us as we get back in the groove after taking a little time off so Mandi could get some much-needed R&R. Do y'all have any summer or spring vacays you're saving up for? let us know at...

Happy belated Valentine's to our dear BA family. We love you! On this week's episode, you REALLY don't want to miss Tiffany's win of the week. Let's just say she is on the right side of the law ;). We are catching up on our inbox with...

There's just one word we need to describe today's show: BEYONCE. If you have been living under a rock, please catch up here> Other important mentions in this week's show: Mandi's story highlighting 5 black business leaders who are changing...

On this week's episode: -Tiffany shares her Obamacare drama and Mandi gives tips on how to avoid a $695 tax penalty this year -We discuss the pros/cons of group dinners (OK, mostly cons) -And we answer something of a taboo question: What should...

Brown Ambition fam... we have a star among us. Tiffany made her Good Morning America debut this week on a special segment called "Super Savers." Check it out here! Winter Storm Jonas couldn't hold us down this week! We are back to bidness...

Six years ago, Aja McClanahan and her husband were $110,000 in the hole and in a constant tug-of-war with debt collectors. So they decided to make a drastic move in order to tackle their debt head-on. Mandi sat down with Aja this week to chat...

Welcome back Brown Ambition fam. This week, we take a reader question from a young woman who took a job before she realized how little it paid. Now she's stuck -- does she stay and remain loyal to her new employer, or should she start looking...

HAPPY NEW YEAR! To kick off our first show of 2016, we talk about the results of a 75-year study on — what else? — the key to finding lasting happiness in life. Doing this ONE thing in your life can not only make you happier but...

It's the last show of 2015 for Brown Ambition! Thank you all for an amazing run these past four months. We'll be back and better (browner?) than ever in 2016. To set us up for the New Year, we want to know what YOU want more of/less of...